Colleen C. Sweeney Email & Phone Number

Fair Oaks, Virginia

10513 Judicial Drive, #102, Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Invented a company culture that provided an exceptional customer experience tailored to client’s unique needs. Systematically trained staff to build a partnership with clients by 1) mutually setting realistic goals 2) formulating a short and long-term strategy, 3) communicating about developments, and 4) achieving client’s individualized objectives. Managed, supervised, and trained staff by creating a workplace that fostered a positive, empathetic and open-minded conversation that promoted employee’s growth, development, and dedication. Headed family law practice group and orchestrated significant caseload of complex civil lawsuits by constantly monitoring and setting priorities and delegating well-defined tasks to attorneys and paralegals. Achieved results for clients through a wide array of alternate dispute resolution techniques with a keen ability to know which strategy to employ. Crafted legal documents that clearly defined relationships and obligations, anticipated future issues, and embedded solutions for unforeseen developments. Key accomplishment: • Established and executed a superior customer service approach from intake through case closure resulting in superior ratings from clients in all categories.

Springfield, Virginia

Launched a successful consulting business with a focus on appellate practice. Leveraged understanding of procedural rules for appellate courts to bring cost-effective resolutions for clients. Tenaciously tackled issues that impacted students, children, women, and families with the skill set to know how and when to utilize the legal system. Achieved precedent-setting victories at the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia in multiple cases in a wide array of subject matters. Authored effective civil pleadings, exhibits, and briefs after extensive research and strategic planning, ensured substantive and procedural compliance with courts. Key Accomplishment: • Commonwealth of Virginia Court of Appeals Victory (Bajgain v. Bajgain)

Fairfax, Virginia

Pioneered multiple precedent-setting arguments for clients from the inception of case through victorious outcomes in both the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia. Managed voluminous caseload of civil lawsuits by monitoring and setting daily, weekly and monthly priorities and delegating clearly defined tasks. Represented clients with diverse backgrounds. Developed critical relationships with key stakeholders across disciplines to ensure a dynamic understanding of developing issues. Worked with key players on contentious issues and built consensus by envisioning common goals, formulating shared solutions, and securing monetary support to implement the initiative. Created educational materials and led seminars for parents, teachers, administrators, and lawyers to create a community of advocates. Key Accomplishments:• United States Supreme Court Victory Education Law (A.K. v Alexandria City School Board)• Commonwealth of Virginia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court Victories Family Law (Schuman v. Schuman, Bchara v. Bchara)• Served as distinguished speaker Virginia State Bar Association Convention• Recognized in Northern Virginia Magazine Best Lawyer

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Associate Editor, The Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa President Golden Key National Honor Society